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Mars is a brilliant and intense red in appearance. It’s so red that if you saw it in the night sky you might think it was on fire. This name comes from the Greek word for “burning”: Mars. So why is Mars often called the Red Planet? Red is the color of light with the … Read more
If you want to know about some fun facts about meteor showers, keep reading! You see them almost every night of the year: shooting stars and meteors that streak across the sky in a flash of light. They’re not stars at all, but debris from space. When comets fly by Earth they leave behind tons … Read more
Why the Earth rotating helps us survive? The Earth’s rotation is what makes the day and night cycle possible. Without it, we would still have a 24-hour day. But things would get pretty weird. For example, there wouldn’t be any discernible seasonal changes. There wouldn’t be any real seasons at all; winter and summer would … Read more
Have you ever looked up at the night sky, noticed how some stars appear brighter than others and wondered why? What’s the reason for that? Why are some stars bright and some stars dim? Okay, we get it, you’re probably thinking. It’s probably because they are nearer to Earth or something of that sort. Well, … Read more
An English bull terrier is an intelligent, energetic dog that thrives on routine and challenge in equal measure. How to train an English Bull Terrier? With correct training, this breed can become your loving companion and a reliable guard dog. English bull terriers are known for their love of food and their stubborn streak. They … Read more
Have you ever asked yourself why do astronauts need spacesuits? What’s so bad about gravity? Why do we need special equipment to climb Mount Everest? Is it that bad for your health to spend time in low-gravity conditions? If you are anything like us, these questions have probably crossed your mind at some point. After … Read more
The devastating impact of the tsunami in Aceh and Japan that occurred several years ago, reminds us of how terrible this giant deadly wave is. But the question is: how high can a tsunami wave get? Can a tsunami be formed as high as Mount Everest like in Hollywood movies? How High Can a Tsunami … Read more
Asteroids, also called minor planets, are rocky chunks of debris from space that measure anywhere from a few feet to around 0.6 miles in diameter. Comets are also fragments of ice, dust, and rock but have a condensed core known as a nucleus. Scientists estimate there are probably more than 1 million near-Earth Objects (NEOs) … Read more
The planet Venus is visible as an evening star from around the start of October until the end of December. And then again from around mid-February until mid-March. It’s visible in the western sky after sunset and goes by its other name, the Evening Star. However, it’s also sometimes seen in the morning sky before … Read more
Why is the Sun so important to Earth? The sun isn’t just there for our benefit; it has a direct impact on all things that live on Earth. The earth’s rotation, weather patterns, and other natural phenomena all depend on the sun. It also affects everything from plants to animals and humans in different ways … Read more